Closets & Organized Storage January/February 2020
In This Issue
Social media highlights evolution of custom closets
“As you look at Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz, it is evident that the custom closet is evolving on many levels," says ACSP President Wendy Scott.
Closet Factory South Carolina celebrates 20th anniversary
Bill Reid, owner of the Closet Factory South Carolina franchise is kicking off the new year by celebrating the firm’s 20th anniversary.
Cabinets & Closets/WPE Conference bonus: Free tour of AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas – Early-bird registrants for the 2020 Cabinets & Closets Conference or Wood Pro Texas Conference will not only save money, they will qualify for a limited number of spots to take a free self-guided tour of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Closets and home storage industry trends, opportunities
News, trends and statistics on the North American closets and home organization industry. View the infographics.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Caroline Castrucci, Laurysen Kitchens
A well-known advocate for the cabinet industry, Caroline Castrucci got her start at a young age working in the family-owned Laurysen Kitchens, founded by her father John Laurysen in 1970.
“My father also got us involved at an early age in a number of industry associations, including Home Builders and the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet AssociatWood Industry Market Leader: Tom Happ, Closet Works
You could say organization is a key component to Tom Happ’s business success. The president of Closet Works, Happ has helped grow the Chicagoland manufacturer into one of the region’s largest providers of closets and custom organization solutions.
ACSP debuts updated test and challenges in 2020
Wendy Scott, MSD, and president of the Association of Closet & Storage Professionals (ACSP) announced updates to the group’s educational requirements for members with or seeking certification.
3 ways to ensure successful installs
Experts share how to prepare homeowners for the install, how to make the jobsite more efficient and how to deal with the common challenge of uneven flooring.
Showstopping garage features unique storage options
Cynthia Padden, Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets won the 2019 Top Shelf Design Awards Garage over 600 square feet category for the project “Awesome Atlantic Garage.”
Here is how Padden described the winning project:
Project description
This custom garage in Alamo, California, is highlighted with brilliant Atlantic Blue gloss acrylic cabinets.
Custom homebuilder buys custom cabinet shop
Homebuilder Dan Arbic and his wife Kim, purchased Great Lakes Fine Cabinetry a few years ago. Along with adding new equipment including a new CNC, edgebander and two finishing booths, the company also plans to expand its product line to include custom closets and home organization systems.
Art of Design Challenge: 5 designers tackle same space
ACSP asked designers across the country to take part in a design challenge and five designers took on the challenge to tackle the same space.